Letters to the Editor

City should get into the ambulance business

I think serious consideration should be given to the city of St. George providing the ambulance service for the city. Why not? They are in the business of cemeteries, golf courses among other enterprises.

When I was injured in a home accident and we asked for an ambulance the fire department showed up first and then Dixie Ambulance. Duplication of services?

Here is the rub. We were charged about $700 for the ambulance to take us to the emergency room at the hospital, which is less than a mile a way. This is ridiculous.

Come on city council. Aren't you elected to represent the people? Then represent us.

J. James

St. George

Reader would happily
help pay to fix scar

I'm writing this in response to the person who wrote "Studying the Scar" as the "In Our View." I don't think people should speak for others unless they have talked to the people they are purporting to represent.

I am one of those persons who was referred to that "have moved in or who were born since the scar was made." I have been appalled by the scar on the Black Hill since I moved here nine years ago. Even though I have never seen in person the black ridge without the scar I am able to imagine it without it and have seen pictures of it before it was scarred.

Contrary to what the person wrote, it is a big deal to me. I was thrilled when I first heard that it was a big deal to Mayor Dan McArthur too and that there was talk of plans to restore or at least improve the appearance of the ridge. I fully support this effort and, yes, that includes supporting the use of my tax dollars.

I would even give a donation to see this ugly scar removed from the face of beautiful St. George.

Tammy Jorgensen

St. George

Administrators missed
mark over hair color

To Dr. Roy Hoyt, principal of Hurricane Middle School: As a parent of three grown, well-adjusted children (one finishing law school and one headed to medical school), I think I can confidently say that it's the type of nonsensical and asinine implementation of a policy by your vice principal - which got an honor student kicked out of school for coloring her hair auburn - that is a true threat to the education of the children of America.

I live in China, and the children here aren't harassed over their hair color. They are getting ahead of our children by their teachers paying attention to important things.

Please have Ms. Goodwin reevaluate her priorities ... please.

Matthew Prichard

Shanghai, China

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Letters to the Editor

I think serious consideration should be given to the city of St. George providing the ambulance service for the city. Why not? They are in the business of cemeteries, golf courses among other